tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5004054155758116260.comments2019-02-05T14:35:29.758-08:00Digital Cinema Motion Still and TechVon Thomas DIT and On-Set Dailies Coloristhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15418326909794236014noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5004054155758116260.post-86159601207584791242013-04-09T08:17:27.305-07:002013-04-09T08:17:27.305-07:00I thank you for your comment. I do however stand ...I thank you for your comment. I do however stand behind my post. I know the pressure to get it done fast. The point you make of still shooters not able to shoot motion, points more to the process, not the image, they can make a good image, but the requirements that are common in motion differ from still quite a bit, the only common denominator is the framed image, there the still shooter sometimes has an edge over his/her motion counterpart.<br /><br />But this is neither here nor there, the point, main point I'm making is make sure you use the modern tools correctly, sure you can venture off the norm path, it's your creative decision, but don't hang yourself, or back yourself into a corner because of what may be added downstream in post. I've had nothing but full agreement from editors and colorist that have seen my blog. Post is the last stop, they see it all, both the good and the bad, and more times that not, it can be done a bit better.<br /><br />I'm on set with a full set of scopes, and DP's (some) come to me for exposure consultation. I'm a good consultant with over 36 years shooting and exposure evaluation experience. This does no happen as much as it should.Von Thomas DIT and On-Set Dailies Coloristhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15418326909794236014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5004054155758116260.post-10576053669503216002013-03-19T18:04:35.760-07:002013-03-19T18:04:35.760-07:00I agree with you on many points, but I think singl...I agree with you on many points, but I think singling out DPs is unfair. Cheap technology has diluted the talent pool across the board. DP's, editors, and still photogs have all had their craft invaded by untrained amateurs who think buying the gear makes them qualified. <br /><br />Good DPs are frustrated that hack editors are ruining their footage. Good editors are frustrated that hack DPs are submitting crappy footage, and both are frustrated that still photogs are cutting in on their turf trying to get a piece of the video market without really understanding the medium.<br /><br />I've been in both roles... editor and shooter. You make a sweeping assumption that DPs are spoiled by the work of colorists and post people. Many DPs are dissatisfied with what happens to their footage in the edit room. Their LUTs and color notes are being cast aside by the post people, usually out of incompetence or lack of time. It's not dereliction of duty that keeps DPs out of the post-process. It's lack of respect, time, or budget on the part of producers.<br /><br />You say most motion picture DPs couldn't pull off a stills job. We have to admit that the opposite is also true. I've seen many talented still shooters try to hop on the video bandwagon and fail. My inbox is full of emails from stills colleagues who need basic training in the nuances of shutter speed, file formats, pulling focus, using hot lights, shooting for the edit, and other skillsets that differ between stills and motion photography.<br /><br />Again, I admire the good points you've made, but I think there needs to be a mutual respect between still photogs and DPs. Still shooters are not superior to DPs and vice versa. Our jobs are similar but still very different. We must recognize that every field has its hacks and shining stars.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5004054155758116260.post-3372608552337163652012-01-05T05:47:25.480-08:002012-01-05T05:47:25.480-08:00The amount of times I've joked about building ...The amount of times I've joked about building an espresso machine into my cart! Nice work!Christopher Reignoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5004054155758116260.post-41678573606501354672010-07-12T09:54:48.627-07:002010-07-12T09:54:48.627-07:00Von- are you using any kind of control panel for c...Von- are you using any kind of control panel for color correction? Tangent Wave or similar??<br />Eric Trageser<br />trageser@mac.comEric Trageserhttp://www.erictrageser.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5004054155758116260.post-50528096903566794872010-01-19T07:21:50.477-08:002010-01-19T07:21:50.477-08:00I love you 5D mark iiI love you 5D mark iicmadcramhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13398430212646010857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5004054155758116260.post-23298804954070040632009-10-05T08:49:16.377-07:002009-10-05T08:49:16.377-07:00I think it's a great idea, but I won't be ...I think it's a great idea, but I won't be shooting any projects in true IMAX resolution anytime soon. I shot my feature at 4k, and honestly it's truly overkill and the post production is killing us now having to deal with such huge files without a Unity system to handle it. Great idea, but not very practical, at least for now. And they want to put out a 10k monster out soon!<br /><br />For now, I'm still hoping to get my hands on a Scarlet, I could do more music videos with that piece of hardware than the Epic.Edward Mendoza - Music Video Director - Los Angeles, Californiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16397732739371608764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5004054155758116260.post-56759540463319760652009-07-26T00:51:40.611-07:002009-07-26T00:51:40.611-07:00Thanks Michael. I'm truly passionate about th...Thanks Michael. I'm truly passionate about this, I hope we can share learning tools, as this new frontier has a curve.<br /><br />VonVon Thomas DIT and On-Set Dailies Coloristhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15418326909794236014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5004054155758116260.post-10276557927473514332009-07-26T00:50:11.002-07:002009-07-26T00:50:11.002-07:00Thank you Shube, the check is in the mail.
VonThank you Shube, the check is in the mail.<br /><br />VonVon Thomas DIT and On-Set Dailies Coloristhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15418326909794236014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5004054155758116260.post-4162975143046366432009-07-25T15:17:32.303-07:002009-07-25T15:17:32.303-07:00Hey buddy. Great site.
I respect educators like ...Hey buddy. Great site. <br /><br />I respect educators like yourself that not only offer their time, but are willing to share such great information. Von , you always carry a reservoir of knowledge with you where ever you are. <br /><br />Your value is truly appreciated by so many of us!<br /><br />~ShubeShubehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07784971907793840063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5004054155758116260.post-62726240893311880432009-07-25T08:10:12.166-07:002009-07-25T08:10:12.166-07:00Nice post Von. You have really put yourself out t...Nice post Von. You have really put yourself out there riding that first wave of VCS. Thanks for sharing your experiences.<br /><br />Michael BrittAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01884216498137055420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5004054155758116260.post-64978806158357933982009-07-23T00:36:40.117-07:002009-07-23T00:36:40.117-07:00To my knowledge the entire shoot was done with RED...To my knowledge the entire shoot was done with RED.Von Thomas DIT and On-Set Dailies Coloristhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15418326909794236014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5004054155758116260.post-37173739967817045762009-07-19T08:16:08.682-07:002009-07-19T08:16:08.682-07:00Was the Esquire cover of Fox pulled from the RED?Was the Esquire cover of Fox pulled from the RED?Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17604521708340418402noreply@blogger.com